Prominent Endometrial Stripe w/Cystic Areas in Post Menopausal Woman

Question

I received a pelvic ultrasound report but am not scheduled to see a doctor for a month.  I have been on tamoxifen for almost two years following breast cancer surgery and chemo.  The report indicates uterine fibroids, prominent endometrial stripe for a postmenopausal woman with cystic areas within the endometrial stripe and a small cyst in the left ovary.  The right ovary was not well visualized on the ultrasound. Should I be worried and try to see the doctor sooner because of the prominent endometrial stripe and cyst?  My uterus mesures 10.2 x 4.7 x 5.2 cm with a 9.4 mm endometrial stripe.  My left ovary measures 3.1 x 1.9 x 2.8 cm and contains a simple cyst measuring 1.4 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm.  Could really use some advice so that I won't worry for the next several weeks unecessarily.

shazzybow · Answer

simple cyst can be quite normal and often disappear on their own. if they grow to 5 cms or more your doc may decide to remove it. 99% of all cysts are benign so try not to worry. It is normal practice to have another ultrasound a month or so later to check if it has gone or grown in size so although the waiting is not nice you seem to be getting good care.all the best, sharon

sk2006a · Answer

i don't know much about cysts, but the prominent endometrial stripe could be due to taking tamoxifan for the past two years.  also, not seeing the other ovary isn't a concern, either.  it's not unusual to not be able to see an ovary past menopause.  as for the cyst, there are several women on this site who are very knowledgeable about cysts and they can probably give you some information.  good luck :)

Prominent Endometrial Stripe w/Cystic Areas in Post Menopausal Woman

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